New Care Watch program

MAC is reaching out to seniors during the COVID-19 crisis
through a new program, Care Watch

Click here to learn how Care Watch can help

MAC Updates and Coronavirus Information

MAC continues to provide information and services to the senior community via telephone.
However, as Maryland’s Phase 2 reopening continues, limited services will be offered by appointment only within the MAC facility, effective Monday, June 15.
Call 410-742-0505 for additional guidelines or to make an appointment.
The Salisbury-Wicomico and Willards senior centers and Life Bridges
continue to be closed indefinitely.
The home-delivered meals operation will continue as normal.

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Richard A. Henson Wellness Center

The Richard A. Henson Wellness Center gym has reopened The gym is operating at 50% capacity in accordance with Gov. Hogan's executive order on the reopening of fitness centers in Maryland, and for the safety of its members.

Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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The Richard A. Henson Wellness Center offers a wide variety of programs and services targeted toward addressing the health concerns and needs of older persons. The center’s goal is to enable and to empower members to be physically active and to maintain and enhance their level of independence.

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Free book filled with home maintenance guidelines

We all want to continue living at home and in our communities as we age. One way to do that is with proper planning and timely home maintenance. The AARP Foundation has developed a “Here to Stay” guide filled with home maintenance recommendations that will help us continue to live comfortably in our homes for…

News from the MAC gym: Tai Ji Quan, treadmill classes

New classes at MAC’s Richard A. Henson Wellness Center gym: Find your balance! An exciting new Tai Ji Quan class is now being held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Beat the heat and walk inside with us! A new treadmill class is now being held at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Mondays,…

Tips to help prevent Medicare fraud

Four tips to help prevent Medicare fraud: 1. Protect your Medicare number and medical information. 2. Learn more about Medicare coverage rules. Call the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) office at MAC at 410-742-0505. 3. Do not accept services you do not need, even if they are free. 4. Be skeptical! Ask questions and use…

Pausing in Phase 2: Limited Services

As Maryland pauses in Phase 2 of reopening, limited services will be offered by appointment only within the MAC facility. All visitors are asked to enter the building at the main entrance, and should expect go through COVID-19 temperature screening. Please wear a mask and maintain social distance when in the building. MAC will also…

Stepping On Falls Prevention: New Session

The bad news: One in four people age 65 or older has a fall each year. The good news: Falls are preventable! Stepping On, a FREE 7-week workshop, can help you build confidence and reduce falls. The workshop will meet from 9 to 11 a.m., on Wednesdays, Aug. 19-Sept. 30, at MAC. For more information…

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